Category: Career

Podcast/Blog Party Month Part Two- A Book Giveaway Competition (Chapter 2…A Full and Fulfilled Chronic Illness Life)

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July is my birthday month, and I’m very excited to announce I’m running a competition on my podcast and the blog to give away a copy of my book: “My Medical Musings, A Story of Love Laughter Faith and Hope, Living With A Rare Disease “. All you need to do is listen to a … Continue reading Podcast/Blog Party Month Part Two- A Book Giveaway Competition (Chapter 2…A Full and Fulfilled Chronic Illness Life)

Blog/Podcast Party Month Is Here- My Book Giveaway Competition and a Chapter from my book (Chapter 21…A Drive Down Memory Lane)

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Life has an amazing way of evolving, reinventing itself, no matter our circumstances, especially if we don’t lose sight of who we are.

My Book Is Turning Two! So What’s It Like To Be A Published Author?

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I always knew releasing a book would be exciting but, in my naivety, I never expected it to be so exhausting and so emotional! It's been such a huge two years for me since having my book published. It actually feels like a lifetime ago in some regards, as my health complications became intertwined with … Continue reading My Book Is Turning Two! So What’s It Like To Be A Published Author?

Is It Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday….And Does It Really Matter What Day It Is?

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Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what day it is.It matters that I make the most of every single day and make the moments within the day count. It matters that I don’t waste time being discontent about my circumstances.

I Never Imagined I Would Have To Do This

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I never thought I would need a Go Fund me account but I realise there are times in our lives when we simply need to ask for help from a "village" of people, who are each able to assist just a little, so we can raise just enough.

The Real Picture When I Say, “I’m Good.”

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"My inbuilt professional persona began to surface as I looked at the phone next to me on the bed. It was inevitable. I would answer this call with a bright and upbeat greeting, no matter the real picture of searing pain and chronic disease."

The Best Disability Advice I Ever Received Was Not What I Expected!

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For two years, before medically retiring, I was still holding out hope of being able to return to work eventually, despite being on Income Protection and battling one health hurdle after the other. The realist in me knew I was facing a very different life, as I began to lose my ability to walk any … Continue reading The Best Disability Advice I Ever Received Was Not What I Expected!

You Have a Chronic Illness, but It’s Ok to Look and Sound Good When You Can. It’s Ok to Still be You!

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I don’t want to be a prisoner to my disease. I want to scale whatever heights I can safely push, and ultimately I’m the only one who can decide my limits.